Discussion Techniques: Building on Ideas in Technology
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Grade 7
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A worksheet focusing on building on ideas during discussions, with examples related to technology, designed for Grade 7 students.
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Discussion Techniques: Building on Ideas in Technology
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Understanding Building on Ideas
In today's classroom debates about the impact of social media, students often build on each other's ideas to develop a comprehensive understanding. For example, one student might state, 'Social media connects people worldwide,' and another could respond, 'Yes, but it also causes distractions that reduce productivity.' This exchange exemplifies building on ideas by adding new information or perspectives to deepen the discussion.
1.
What is an example of building on ideas in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one technique used to build on ideas during discussions.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how building on ideas can improve a discussion about technology.
[4 marks]B
Analyzing Discussion Techniques
During a debate about the future of artificial intelligence, one participant says, 'AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare.' Another responds, 'Absolutely, but we also need to consider ethical concerns like privacy and job displacement.' Their exchange demonstrates building on ideas by expanding the initial statement with additional considerations.
1.
What technique is used when the second participant expands on the first statement?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one benefit and one challenge of building on ideas in discussions about technology.
[3 marks]3.
Why is it important to build on ideas during a discussion about rapidly changing technology?
[4 marks]C
Creative Practice: Building on Ideas
Use the prompt below to write a short dialogue demonstrating building on ideas about technology.
1.
Write a dialogue between two students that shows how they build on each other's ideas about virtual reality in education.
[10 marks]D
Multiple Choice: Recognizing Building Techniques
Choose the best answer for each question.
1.
Which of the following best exemplifies building on a previous idea?
[1 mark]Aa) Repeating the initial statement without adding new information.
Bb) Challenging the initial opinion without offering alternatives.
Cc) Adding additional details or perspectives to the original idea.
Dd) Ignoring previous points and changing the subject.
2.
In a discussion about smartphone technology, a participant says, 'Smartphones help us stay connected.' The other responds, 'Yes, but they also contribute to decreased face-to-face interactions.' What technique is being demonstrated?
[1 mark]Aa) Summarizing previous points.
Bb) Building on ideas by expanding the discussion.
Cc) Repeating an argument for emphasis.
Dd) Introducing an unrelated topic.
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